Review Vacancy
AgencyChildren & Family Services, Office of
TitleYouth Local Assistance Program Specialist 1
Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $82326 to $104230 Annually
Street Address Capital View Office Park - Child Welfare & Community Services
52 Washington Street,
Duties Description • Supervise and provide coaching and professional development opportunities to the claim review team within the Fiscal and Administrative Unit (FAU) in the Bureau of Family Strengthening and Community Support.
• Oversee the review and processing of approximately 1,500 claims valued at more than $75 million annually for over 400 contracts that support the array of initiatives in the division of Child Welfare and Community Services including Domestic Violence Prevention and Victim Support, Healthy Families New York, Child Advocacy Centers/Multi-Disciplinary Teams, Prevention/Family-Strengthening, and efforts to implement federal Family First requirements.
• Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with community organizations, municipalities, and other entities that have contracts with OCFS to maintain the health, safety, and well-being of children, youth, and families.
• Adhere to requirements from OSC, BCM, and DOB related to claiming, contracting, and budget practices.
• Assist with and/or create guidelines, tools, instructions for contractors and staff to follow related to claiming and reporting requirements.
• Conduct in-depth review of claims and participate in site visits as needed.
• Actively participate in program, division, and agency initiatives.
• More details will be provided during interviews.
Minimum Qualifications Seven years of experience in research, planning, program analysis or evaluation relating to human services or criminal or juvenile justice.
*An associate degree may substitute for two years of experience; a bachelor’s degree may substitute for four years of experience; a master’s degree may substitute for five years of experience; and a doctorate may substitute for six years of experience.
Additional Comments Background Investigation Requirements:
1) All prospective employees will be investigated through a Criminal Background Check (CBC), which includes State and federal Criminal History Record Checks. All convictions must be reported; conviction of a felony or misdemeanor, or any falsified or omitted information on the prospective appointee’s employment application, may bar appointment or result in removal after appointment. Each case will be determined on its own merits, consistent with the applicable provisions of State and federal laws, rules, and regulations. Prospective employees will be fingerprinted in order to obtain a record of their criminal history information, and may be required to pay any necessary fees.
2) All prospective employees will be screened against the Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment (SCR). Prospective employees will be required to pay any necessary fees.
3) For Division of Juvenile Justice and Opportunities for Youth (DJJOY) prospective appointees will be checked against the Staff Exclusion List (SEL) maintained by the Justice Center for the Protection of People with Special Needs. Prospective employees whose names appear on the SEL as having been found responsible for serious or repeated acts of abuse or neglect will be barred from appointment and may have their names removed from the eligible list(s) for the title(s) if applicable.
The Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) is an equal opportunity employer. OCFS does not discriminate based upon age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, military or veteran status, sex, disability (including pregnancy-related conditions), predisposing genetic characteristics, familial status, marital status or status as a victim of domestic violence, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We devote special attention to dismantling racial injustice and recognize that diversity in our workforce is critical to fulfilling our mission. We are committed to the diversity of our staff, and encourage applicants from marginalized communities to apply. In furtherance of Executive Order 31 and OCFS’s mission to have a diverse workforce, all people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. All applicants must be dedicated to working in and sustaining an environment of inclusion that affirms and celebrates the backgrounds, learned and lived expertise, whole identities, and individual perspectives of our staff. Applicants of all backgrounds and experiences are encouraged to self-identify during the application process.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Name New York State Office of Children and Family Services
Email Address eoajobpostings@ocfs.ny.gov
Address
Street Bureau of Personnel - TAB
52 Washington Street, 231 North
Notes on ApplyingQualified candidates should e-mail their resume and letter of interest to eoajobpostings@ocfs.ny.gov You MUST include the Vacancy number of the position in the subject line of your email and/or cover letter to ensure receipt of your application. In order to qualify you for the position when you have current or prior New York State employment, you may be contacted by OCFS Personnel for your social security number to confirm your employment history.